Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse
A museum displaying the giant illuminated floats of Aomori's Nebuta Matsuri festival.
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Airport · Aomori, Japan
Aomori Airport AOJ
11 km from central Aomori. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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About the airport
Aomori Airport (AOJ) is about 11 km south-southwest of Aomori Station, at the northern tip of Honshu, and is the main airport of the prefecture. It has a 3,000 m runway and handled around 1.2 million passengers in 2024. It is used both by people visiting Aomori city itself and by those continuing to Hirosaki and its castle or to the rest of Tohoku, a region known for heavy winter snow and famous summer festivals.
Terminals
There is a single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It was renovated in 2019 to handle international travellers better, and includes a prayer space for Muslim travellers. You never need to change terminals or walk far.
Airlines and destinations
It is mainly a domestic airport. Japan Airlines flies to Tokyo-Haneda, ANA Wings and J-Air connect to Osaka-Itami and Sapporo-Chitose, and Fuji Dream Airlines links Aomori with Kobe and Nagoya. Internationally there are connections to Seoul with Korean Air and to Taipei with EVA Air. Routes change with the season, so check the schedule before booking.
Services
Inside the terminal there are shops and places to eat, with local products such as Aomori apples. Otherwise, services are those of a regional airport, without the range of a large one.
Tips
Winter is harsh: Aomori is one of the snowiest areas in Japan, and the airport has a large fleet of snow-clearing vehicles, but delays or diversions can still happen, so leave a margin if you have a connection. If you are continuing to Hirosaki, note that a toll road links the airport with both cities.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal, or can be booked in advance; agree the fare before getting in.
Bus
A shuttle or limousine bus connects the airport with the centre of Aomori, timed around flights.
Airport map
Terminal
A single passenger terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building, and a handful of shops and places to eat. It handles mainly domestic flights connecting the area with Tokyo and other major cities.
Aomori
Things to do in Aomori
Aomori, at Honshu's northern tip, hosts one of Japan's great summer festivals, the Nebuta lantern parade.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Aomori?
Aomori Airport airport is about 11 km from central Aomori.
How do I get from the airport to central Aomori?
From Aomori Airport airport you can take Taxi and Bus. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Aomori Airport airport have?
Aomori Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Aomori?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.